Pp Depression Questions

This is my first time posting here, just need some advice from people who have been though this. If you went through pp depression what did it feel like? How did you handle it? And do meds help, or just make you feel numb? I have been trying to work things out on my own, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. I don't feel like killing myself, LO, or anything like that. Just sad, overwhelmed, alone, and exhausted. Also, overly emotional! I have a drs appointment set up to talk about it, but I want to know how other women made it through this.

This is my first time posting here, just need some advice from people who have been though this. If you went through pp depression what did it feel like? How did you handle it? And do meds help, or just make you feel numb? I have been trying to work things out on my own, but it doesn't seem to be getting better. I don't feel like killing myself, LO, or anything like that. Just sad, overwhelmed, alone, and exhausted. Also, overly emotional! I have a drs appointment set up to talk about it, but I want to know how other women made it through this.

As a mom of 4 with one on the way anytime now I can say what you explained is totally normal. It's good to hear that you set up an appointment with your Dr. because it's good to talk about it with someone. Give yourself some time once things get in to a good routine you won't feel so overwhelmed not to mention the sleep deprivation you may be experiencing from having a new one in the home. It'll get better, just keep opening up to people who can listen or try to communicate your feelings with your hubby maybe his comfort can help you cope. As for my thoughts on meds personally I had an ok experience with them they did give me a numb feeling, kinda weird feeling I can't explain so I just used them for a short period then turned to therapy for a better fix for the problem. Hope it works out for you, good luckî„

As a mom of 4 with one on the way anytime now I can say what you explained is totally normal. It's good to hear that you set up an appointment with your Dr. because it's good to talk about it with someone. Give yourself some time once things get in to a good routine you won't feel so overwhelmed not to mention the sleep deprivation you may be experiencing from having a new one in the home. It'll get better, just keep opening up to people who can listen or try to communicate your feelings with your hubby maybe his comfort can help you cope. As for my thoughts on meds personally I had an ok experience with them they did give me a numb feeling, kinda weird feeling I can't explain so I just used them for a short period then turned to therapy for a better fix for the problem. Hope it works out for you, good luckî„

I was the same way and I'm currently working with my ob to get through this. Something that I find very helpful is the ppd forums on here. I didn't even know for the longest time that there were some on whattoexpect so when I found them it was a huge help to me reading about other mothers like me and how they get through it :) just know that you are not alone - our bodies go through so much while pregnant and our hormones are all over the place. It took 9 months to make a baby, it takes time to get back to "normal". Just know ppd is not your fault, it's nothing to feel guilty about, you are not a failure for seeking help and you are not crazy. I felt like that and was in denial for the longest time. Now looking back, I wish I brought it up to my ob sooner because I could have helped myself sooner. Please, talk to your dr about it. Express your concerns, don't feel bad about asking about it because you are not the only one going through this. Sorry if this post is all over the place, it's 2:30 am and I'm sleepy haha. I just wanted to let you know you are not alone and there are tons of resources to get you through this. I hope this helps yah out, good luck girly!!!

I was the same way and I'm currently working with my ob to get through this. Something that I find very helpful is the ppd forums on here. I didn't even know for the longest time that there were some on whattoexpect so when I found them it was a huge help to me reading about other mothers like me and how they get through it :) just know that you are not alone - our bodies go through so much while pregnant and our hormones are all over the place. It took 9 months to make a baby, it takes time to get back to "normal". Just know ppd is not your fault, it's nothing to feel guilty about, you are not a failure for seeking help and you are not crazy. I felt like that and was in denial for the longest time. Now looking back, I wish I brought it up to my ob sooner because I could have helped myself sooner. Please, talk to your dr about it. Express your concerns, don't feel bad about asking about it because you are not the only one going through this. Sorry if this post is all over the place, it's 2:30 am and I'm sleepy haha. I just wanted to let you know you are not alone and there are tons of resources to get you through this. I hope this helps yah out, good luck girly!!!

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